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Perth Concert Hall

Completed in January 1973, nine months before the Sydney Opera House, the Perth Concert Hall was Australia’s first concert hall built after World War II. The building by Australian architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey is a prime example of Brutalist mid-century classical architecture, distinguished by its use of off-form concrete – an innovative technique at the time that creates unique textures and patterns. This cultural landmark hosts over 160 events annually.